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Sunday, November 20, 2016

I've never really been one to wear hats much because they kind of intimidated me; I always admired them on others from a distance. Until I stumbled upon this cute vintage hat and I just had to have it. It is perfect for *finally* brisk Texas fall days.

If you are feeling a little stuck or uninspired by your wardrobe I am always

an advocate for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something a tad different. For me it was this hat.

Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting your new favorite fall accessory:

COLOR: think about which color would coordinate most with the rest of your clothes. I selected a chocolate brown because brown is an earthy neutral and goes with most of my other fall and winter clothing which tends to stay rich but rustic. Neutrals are easier to work into *most* wardrobes, but sometimes the best accessories are in bold colors especially if the rest of your wardrobe IS composed of neutrals. Just do what works for you and your clothing.

HAIR: your haircut, color, and texture can affect the way hats sit on your head as well as how it looks. Though I love the way tan hats look on other people, tans and camels tend to be too similar to my hair color and it does not offer enough contrast. My curls also need a more relaxed band otherwise it warps their shape when they are under the hat.

FACE SHAPE: for this one you will need to make sure you try on some hats in the store. Right now Target has a great selection with different shapes and styles of hats. While I love cloche hats, they just don't work for my face shape. Those are well suited to you if you can rock shorter haircuts! Huge floppy hats also tend to overwhelm my face as it is small. You can try many on and I promise there will be at least one that you love the way you look in it :)

MATERIAL: This hat is 100% wool, which is actually too warm for the majority of the year in Texas. If you live in a warm climate, felt or a cotton blend might be better as it doesn't keep heat in as well as wool. Wool is perfect for those of you lucky enough to live in places with seasons :)